Page 24 – Hermann Sons Life – January 2020
Soup, salad on the menu
Austin will install officers on Jan. 5
November and December birthdays were celebrated by several people attending the Rosenberg-Richmond Lodge meeting. They are, from left, Kevin Engelhardt, William Benton, Isabel Medina, Delbert Wendt, Joyce Lamensky, Calvin Lamensky, Cipriana Negrete, Joe Thomason, Raymond Negrete and Lupe Palacio.
AUSTIN – Austin Lodge will install officers at the Sunday, Jan. 5, meeting. It begins at 2 p.m. Members are asked to bring their favorite pot of soup, salads and desserts. Games will be played. If you want to participate you are asked to bring a nice gift.
The Christmas party was held Sunday, Dec. 8. Roarke Thompson Flanagan was welcomed as a new member. A sympathy card was sent to the family of longtime member Stanley Buerger who recently passed away.
Buster Schaefer took home the “kitty” award and the attendance award went to Howard Anderson. After the meeting, members enjoyed a catered meal and desserts followed by a Christmas gift exchange. – Betty Kurtz
Rosenberg-Richmond sets next meeting for Feb. 10 ROSENBERG – RosenbergRichmond Lodge celebrated Christmas with a game night after the Dec. 9 meeting held at the Rosenberg Civic Center with 64 members and guests in attendance. A catered meal of turkey and dressing and dessert was provided by the lodge. John and Shirley Pavlock were in charge of the kitchen. Margie Krenek gave the blessing. Membership Coordinator Rosalie Byrd reported that a sympathy card was sent to Lynette Atkins. Get-well cards were sent to Judy Macura and Dan Gregory. A moment of silence was observed in memory of Tom Atkins. The $50 drawing was won by Raymond Schmidt. The next meeting is set for
Celebrating December birthdays at the Austin Lodge meeting were Rose Hampton and William Several Austin Lodge members won poinsettias at the Christmas party held Dec. 8. Albert.
New Braunfels celebrates holidays Celebrating a December anniversary from Rosenberg-Richmond Lodge were Barbie and William Benton. Feb. 10. Enchilada casserole will be served. Members are asked to bring desserts. – Loyce Anderson
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NEW BRAUNFELS – New Braunfels Lodge celebrated Christmas at the Dec. 1 meeting. The hall looked festive with a Christmas tree, decorations and candy. Vice President of Sales Tim Kolbe presented pins. Edith and Harvey Soechting and Mel-
vin Nolte received their 60-year pins. Grace Dreyer and Sandra Guenther received their 70-year pins. Tim spoke about the upgrade to the computer system at the Home Office Attendance prizes went to Karen Harborth, Virginia Vetter, Phil-
lip Neff, Violet Tanneberger, Jo Heideman, Harvey Heideman, Jolene Meuret, Dorothy Moose, Sandra Guenther, Cheryl Kolbe, Sharon Suchy and Melvin Nolte. A Christmas carol sing-along, games and refreshments preceded a catered turkey supper. – Reporter
Celebrating birthdays at the December New Braunfels Lodge meeting were, from left, Shirley Huebinger, Dorella Colbert and Cheryl Kolbe.
Celebrating a December wedding anniversary were New Braunfels Lodge members Michael and Shirley Huebinger.